Camier scoops Supersport title.

Ninteen-year-old Leon Camier was crowned the British Supersport champion at the weekend at the final round of the series at Brands Hatch Circuit in Camier's home county of Kent.

Having been dominant for the majority of the 2005 season, gaining seven-podium positions, including four race wins, the youngster certainly meant business from the start. The Padgetts Honda rider set numerous lap records and inspired a number of people in the UK and abroad with his smooth riding style.

A former 125 British champion at fifteen, Camier has certainly progressed through the ranks and has now achieved another goal in his ladder and a step forward at his objective of being world champion. Being the youngest rider in the fierce Supersport class he certainly had to have his wits about him, contending against riders who have competed at World and GP status.

After a start line incident Camier was forced back into tenth position but got his head down and worked his way through to sixth. A consistent season has seen the talented rider gain the British crown and head into 2006 feeling strong and confident.

"It's been a fantastic season for me and I'm so glad to have gained the title," said delighted Camier. "It's certainly taken a lot of hard work and dedication, I've had some great people helping and supporting me and would like to thank them all for standing by me.

"My main thanks goes to my Mum and Dad for backing me throughout my racing career and I now feel I am beginning to repay them for everything they have done for me and also the full Padgetts team for having the faith in me this season. It's a very fierce class and it could have gone anyway all season as the quality of riders is at such a high level. I'll be deciding my plans for next year fairly shortly I hope and whatever happens I'll be looking forward to it."